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Mark Nolan

Mark Nolan is a journalist, radio presenter, and educator based in Spain. He creates content across projects including N332, Trafford and Friends, Riley’s Road, and Mad Black Cat, turning complex ideas in safety, learning, and communication into everyday understanding.
With roots in marketing, transport, and media, Mark blends storytelling with practical education to make important topics both clear and memorable.

How to Deal with an Emergency in a Tunnel

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Coping with emergencies in tunnels can be daunting, but knowing the correct procedures is vital for everyone’s safety. This guide provides a clear plan of action should you face an emergency while driving in tunnels. Learn how to remain calm, assess the situation, and then protect yourself and the scene. We detail how to locate and use emergency exits and help points, marked with clear signage. Crucially, discover the essential steps to take if your vehicle is involved in an incident, including how to position your vehicle, use warning signals, and evacuate all occupants safely. Special attention is given to fire incidents, explaining how to facilitate access for emergency services and direct occupants away from danger. Finally, we cover how to call for help using SOS emergency phones, ensuring your location is immediately known.

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Why Safety Distances Matter

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Understanding stopping distances is crucial for road safety. This involves thinking time, reaction time, and braking time. The two-second rule is a simple way to maintain a safe following distance on dry roads, which should be doubled in wet conditions and significantly increased on slippery surfaces. At 120 km/h, a car travels over 33 metres per second, meaning even with an optimal one-second reaction, you’ve covered a significant distance before braking. The article highlights how inadequate following distances at speed, especially on motorways, drastically increase the risk of fatal collisions. Factors like driver alertness, vehicle condition, and road conditions all impact these critical distances. If you find a vehicle too close behind you, it’s safer to gently reduce your speed or change lanes, rather than reacting aggressively.

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How to Check Facebook, Find N332, and What we are Doing Next!

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We recently explained that a problem with Facebook´s AI resulted in the N332 Facebook page being suspended. We hope it will return soon, but it is taking longer than we would like. Therefore, we have set up an alternative Facebook page, and we would really appreciate it if you would follow us at N332 Spanish Traffic Law

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Motorcyclists Must Be Aware of the Risks

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In 2024, 286 motorcyclists died in 278 fatal accidents on intercity roads, contributing to a total of 2,385 motorcyclist fatalities over the last decade. The DGT highlights that motorcycle accidents are complex due to factors like rider vulnerability, reduced visibility, environmental influences (rain, wind, road surfaces), and other drivers’ errors.

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Driving Through Tunnels

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Driving through tunnels requires careful attention to specific rules and environmental changes to ensure safety. This guide highlights essential considerations for driving through tunnels, from adapting to lighting and airflow changes to understanding critical signage. Learn about mandatory speed limits, the crucial difference between headlights and daytime running lights, and safe following distances – including the 100-metre minimum for cars and 150-metre minimum for HGVs. We also cover lane indicators and prohibited overtaking in two-way tunnels, ensuring you’re fully prepared for safe passage.

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